Amy Dresner of My Fair Junkie & Rehab Confidential PodcastAmy Dresner of My Fair Junkie & Rehab Confidential Podcast
Recovery Hour
We can’t break the stigma of addiction if we don’t break the stigma of recovery.
45:47•3 Aug 2020
Amy Dresner's Pandemic Chronicles: Love, Recovery, and Laughter
“I think that the fact that we don't know how it's transmitted is fucking scary, and I mean just the whole. Well, I've seen already a lot of people relapse. And zoom meetings are great, but they're not the same as being in person.”
What happens when two candid and humorous women discuss the trials of love, recovery, and a global pandemic? You get an episode of Recovery Hour that’s as enlightening as it is entertaining. Lori Windfeldt sits down with Amy Dresner, the witty host of the Rehab Confidential podcast and author of My Fair Junkie. Together, they tackle the unique challenges brought on by quarantine—think isolation, financial stress, and the rollercoaster of romance.
Amy's hilarious anecdotes, like her quest for a haircut in a hazmat suit, provide comic relief while highlighting the serious issue of how the pandemic has created a perfect storm for relapse. They also delve into love addiction, with Amy sharing her personal struggles and the importance of community in her recovery journey. The conversation doesn't shy away from the darker sides of quarantine, such as the limitations of Zoom meetings and the dangers of boredom.
But through it all, the episode underscores a crucial message: staying connected and reaching out for help are vital in these times. Amy's raw honesty, combined with Lori's empathetic approach, makes this episode both engaging and deeply relatable. Tune in for a mix of laughter, real talk, and valuable insights into navigating recovery during a pandemic.
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